Live scoreboard
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan State | - | - | - | - | 0 |
 USC | - | - | - | - | 0 |
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
| USC | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| Michigan State | Qtr | USC |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Q1 | 10 |
| 3 | Q2 | 14 |
| 14 | Q3 | 7 |
| 7 | Q4 | 14 |
| 31 | Final | 45 |
Live play by play
Scoring plays: this game · Updating as the game goes.
Touchdown Interception Fumble Sack Penalty
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Scoring plays: this game · Saved from the official gamebook.
Q1 5:27 Touchdown Michigan State Chrishon McCray Aidan Chiles pass complete to Chrishon McCray for 42 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) 7-3
Q2 11:36 Touchdown USC Makai Lemon Jayden Maiava pass complete to Makai Lemon for 40 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) 7-17
Q2 0:37 Touchdown USC Tanook Hines Jayden Maiava pass complete to Tanook Hines for 7 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) 10-24
Q3 11:22 Touchdown USC Walker Lyons Jayden Maiava pass complete to Walker Lyons for 10 yds for a TD (Ryon Sayeri KICK) 10-31
Q3 5:58 Touchdown Michigan State Aidan Chiles Aidan Chiles run for 4 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) 17-31
Q3 0:40 Touchdown Michigan State Jack Velling Aidan Chiles pass complete to Jack Velling for 1 yd for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) 24-31
Q4 2:39 Touchdown Michigan State Omari Kelly Aidan Chiles pass complete to Omari Kelly for 75 yds for a TD USC Penalty, Roughing The Passer (Anthony Lucas) to the USC 0 31-45
Rivalry highlights
Series record
4-5
Michigan State first, 9 meetings since 1963
Series leader
USC
USC lead 4-5 in 9 meetings since 1963
Widest recent margin
45 points
Michigan State 6-51 USC, 1972
Tightest recent margin
1 point
Michigan State 17-16 USC, 1990
Highest recent total
76 points
Michigan State 31-45 USC, 2025
Head to head
Full rivalry page Michigan State 4 9 meetings since 1963 5 USC
USC lead 4-5 in 9 meetings since 1963 Series leader: USC.
Team stats, this game
Michigan StateUSC333Total yards517
225Passing yards234
108Rushing yards283
0Turnovers1
0Sacks2
19First downs27
48Penalty yards67
Key players by position
| Michigan State | Pos | USC |
|---|
Each side's leader at the position this season, by real production. Full rosters live on each team hub.
Win probability
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Current drive Game leaders
MSU USC Michigan State vs USC player stats
Passing
| Michigan State | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Chiles | 12/21 | 212 | 3 | 0 |
| Omari Kelly | 1/2 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| USC | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Maiava | 20/26 | 234 | 3 | 0 |
Rushing
| Michigan State | CAR | YDS | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhi Frazier | 14 | 61 | 0 | 15 |
| Aidan Chiles | 9 | 31 | 1 | 12 |
| Brandon Tullis | 6 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| Elijah Tau-Tolliver | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| USC | CAR | YDS | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymond Jordan | 18 | 157 | 0 | 40 |
| Eli Sanders | 13 | 84 | 0 | 18 |
| Jayden Maiava | 4 | 31 | 2 | 15 |
| Makai Lemon | 2 | 11 | 1 | 7 |
Receiving
| Michigan State | REC | YDS | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Kelly | 6 | 133 | 1 | 75 |
| Chrishon Mccray | 2 | 48 | 1 | 42 |
| Nick Marsh | 2 | 28 | 0 | 19 |
| Michael Masunas | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Makhi Frazier | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Velling | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USC | REC | YDS | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | 8 | 127 | 1 | 40 |
| Waymond Jordan | 2 | 25 | 0 | 20 |
| Jaden Richardson | 2 | 23 | 0 | 12 |
| Eli Sanders | 2 | 17 | 0 | 11 |
| Lake McRee | 2 | 16 | 0 | 10 |
| Walker Lyons | 2 | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| Xavier Jordan | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Tanook Hines | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Defense
| Michigan State | TOT | SOLO | SACK | TFL | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikai Martinez | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Spencer | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Bell | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcellius Pulliam | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex VanSumeren | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Snow | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Armorion Smith | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anelu Lafaele | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Eaton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Matthews III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USC | TOT | SOLO | SACK | TFL | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gentry | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Devan Thompkins | 6 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Desman Stephens II | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Pierce | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeCarlos Nicholson | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameryn Fountain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahkeem Stewart | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Keeshawn Silver | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylan Shelby | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Jide Abasiri | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Michigan State | FG | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Connington | 1/2 | 29 | 3/3 | 6 |
| USC | FG | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryon Sayeri | 1/1 | 25 | 6/6 | 9 |
Box score from CollegeFootballData via our data hub. Players link to their profiles.
Michigan State: last 15 games before this one
8-7 in the last 15 · 22.5 scored · 25.5 allowed
WON 16-10 scored 16 · allowed 10 See game WON 27-24 scored 27 · allowed 24 See game WON 40-0 scored 40 · allowed 0 See game LOST 19-23 scored 19 · allowed 23 See game LOST 7-38 scored 7 · allowed 38 See game LOST 10-31 scored 10 · allowed 31 See game WON 32-20 scored 32 · allowed 20 See game LOST 17-24 scored 17 · allowed 24 See game LOST 10-47 scored 10 · allowed 47 See game LOST 16-38 scored 16 · allowed 38 See game WON 24-17 scored 24 · allowed 17 See game LOST 14-41 scored 14 · allowed 41 See game WON 23-6 scored 23 · allowed 6 See game WON 42-40 scored 42 · allowed 40 See game WON 41-24 scored 41 · allowed 24 See game
USC: last 15 games before this one
9-6 in the last 15 · 35.3 scored · 22.9 allowed
WON 48-0 scored 48 · allowed 0 See game LOST 24-27 scored 24 · allowed 27 See game WON 38-21 scored 38 · allowed 21 See game LOST 17-24 scored 17 · allowed 24 See game LOST 30-33 scored 30 · allowed 33 See game LOST 28-29 scored 28 · allowed 29 See game WON 42-20 scored 42 · allowed 20 See game LOST 21-26 scored 21 · allowed 26 See game WON 28-20 scored 28 · allowed 20 See game WON 19-13 scored 19 · allowed 13 See game LOST 35-49 scored 35 · allowed 49 See game WON 35-31 scored 35 · allowed 31 See game WON 73-13 scored 73 · allowed 13 See game WON 59-20 scored 59 · allowed 20 See game WON 33-17 scored 33 · allowed 17 See game
The matchup
| Michigan State | Split | USC |
|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2025 record entering | 3-0 |
| 0-0 | Conference | 1-0 |
| 106 | Points for | 165 |
| 70 | Points against | 50 |
| W3 | Form | W3 |
Recent meetings
2025
Michigan State 31 : 45 USC
31 : 45 USC 1990
Michigan State 17 : 16 USC
17 : 16 USC 1987
Michigan State 20 : 17 USC
20 : 17 USC 1987
USC 13 : 27 Michigan State
13 : 27 Michigan State 1978
Michigan State 9 : 30 USC
9 : 30 USC 1972
Michigan State 6 : 51 USC
6 : 51 USC Michigan State · QB Alessio Milivojevic Pass yards
851
Pass TD
3
Comp-Att
80-129
INT
3
Edwards rush
304 yds
Jr. rec
206 yds
USC · QB Jayden Maiava Pass yards
1744
Pass TD
15
Comp-Att
131-191
INT
3
Miller rush
493 yds
Dixon-Wyatt rec
372 yds
0 
Aidan Chiles QB 11 
Alessio Milivojevic QB 15 
Leo Hannan QB 16 Ryland Jessee QB 4 
Elijah Tau-Tolliver RB 7 
Brandon Tullis RB 20 
Zion Gist RB 25 
Makhi Frazier RB 25 
Jace Clarizio RB 26 Chris Williams RB 27 
Darrin Jones Jr. RB 33 
Jaxon McCaig RB 44 
Jay Coyne FB 1 
Omari Kelly WR 3 
Rodney Bullard Jr. WR 8 
Evan Boyd WR 11 
Nick Marsh WR 13 
Chrishon McCray WR 14 
Bryson Williams WR 16 Shawn Foster II WR 17 
Alante Brown WR 17 
Braylon Collier WR 18 Atticus Carridine WR 19 
Charles Taplin WR 22 
Jack Yanachik WR 85 Grant Calcagno WR 89 
Nick Hardy WR 12 
Jack Velling TE 15 
Michael Masunas TE 31 
Jayden Savoury TE 48 
Charlie Baker TE 82 
Brennan Parachek TE 84 Wyatt Hook TE 88 
Kai Rios TE 51 Matt Gulbin OL 54 
Antonio Johnson OL 54 Cooper Terpstra OL 55 
Rakeem Johnson OL 58 
Conner Moore OL 61 Justin Bell OL 65 Stanton Ramil OL 67 Charlton Luniewski OL 67 Hayden Lorius OL 68 Rashawn Rogers OL 70 
Luka Vincic OL 70 Mercer Luniewski OL 71 Kristian Phillips OL 72 Caleb Carter OL 72 Cole Dellinger OL 73 
Rustin Young OL 74 Gavin Broscious OL 74 Payton Stewart OL 76 
Drew Nichols OL 77 Ashton Lepo OL 77 
Andrew Dennis OL 9 
Tyler Gillison DL 9 
Jalen Thompson DL 13 
Stone Chaney DL 16 
Grady Kelly DL 52 
Mikeshun Beeler DL 55 
Ben Roberts DL 75 
Ben Nelson DL 88 
Ru'Quan Buckley DL 93 
Jalen Satchell DL 97 
Cal Thrush DL 98 
Derrick Simmons DL 99 
Quindarius Dunnigan DL 44 
David Santiago DE 91 
Alex VanSumeren DT 11 
Anelu Lafaele EDGE 13 
Isaac Smith EDGE 36 
Leonard Ah You EDGE 44 
Cam Williams EDGE 47 
Jaxson Wilson EDGE 51 
Kekai Burnett EDGE 56 
Chris Piwowarczyk EDGE 87 Luke DeJager EDGE 4 
Marcellius Pulliam LB 5 
Jordan Hall LB 10 
Wayne Matthews III LB 10 
DiMari Malone LB 13 
Aisea Moa LB 17 
Semaj Bridgeman LB 35 
Sam Edwards LB 40 
DeJae White LB 42 
David Millikin LB 45 
Darius Snow LB 45 
Brady Pretzlaff LB 0 
Jeremiah Hughes DB 3 
Ade Willie DB 5 
Aydan West DB 7 
Joshua Eaton DB 14 
Malcolm Bell DB 14 Anthony Pinnace DB 21 
Nikai Martinez DB 21 Tracy Revels DB 21 
Justin Denson DB 25 
Chance Rucker DB 27 
Devynn Cromwell DB 28 
Dontavius Nash DB 38 
Dorian Davis DB 43 
Malik Spencer DB 0 
NiJhay Burt CB 14 
Andrew Brinson IV CB 20 
Keshawn Williams CB 7 
Armorion Smith S 15 
Caleb Gash S 29 
George Mullins S 30 
Aveon Grose S 31 
Deuce Edwards S 32 
Evan Young S 34 
Khalil Majeed S 29 
Martin Connington PK 40 
Tarik Ahmetbasic PK 86 Blake Sislo PK 48 Carson Voss P 96 
Ryan Eckley P 54 
Kaden Schickel LS 87 
Jack Wills LS -1 Elisha West ?
Aidan Chiles QB 11 Alessio Milivojevic QB 15 Leo Hannan QB 16 Ryland Jessee QB 4 Elijah Tau-Tolliver RB 7 Brandon Tullis RB 20 Zion Gist RB 25 Makhi Frazier RB 25 Jace Clarizio RB 26 Chris Williams RB 27 Darrin Jones Jr. RB 33 Jaxon McCaig RB 44 Jay Coyne FB 1 Omari Kelly WR 3 Rodney Bullard Jr. WR 8 Evan Boyd WR 11 Nick Marsh WR 13 Chrishon McCray WR 14 Bryson Williams WR 16 Shawn Foster II WR 17 Alante Brown WR 17 Braylon Collier WR 18 Atticus Carridine WR 19 Charles Taplin WR 22 Jack Yanachik WR 85 Grant Calcagno WR 89 Nick Hardy WR 12 Jack Velling TE 15 Michael Masunas TE 31 Jayden Savoury TE 48 Charlie Baker TE 82 Brennan Parachek TE 84 Wyatt Hook TE 88 Kai Rios TE 51 Matt Gulbin OL 54 Antonio Johnson OL 54 Cooper Terpstra OL 55 Rakeem Johnson OL 58 Conner Moore OL 61 Justin Bell OL 65 Stanton Ramil OL 67 Charlton Luniewski OL 67 Hayden Lorius OL 68 Rashawn Rogers OL 70 Luka Vincic OL 70 Mercer Luniewski OL 71 Kristian Phillips OL 72 Caleb Carter OL 72 Cole Dellinger OL 73 Rustin Young OL 74 Gavin Broscious OL 74 Payton Stewart OL 76 Drew Nichols OL 77 Ashton Lepo OL 77 Andrew Dennis OL 9 Tyler Gillison DL 9 Jalen Thompson DL 13 Stone Chaney DL 16 Grady Kelly DL 52 Mikeshun Beeler DL 55 Ben Roberts DL 75 Ben Nelson DL 88 Ru'Quan Buckley DL 93 Jalen Satchell DL 97 Cal Thrush DL 98 Derrick Simmons DL 99 Quindarius Dunnigan DL 44 David Santiago DE 91 Alex VanSumeren DT 11 Anelu Lafaele EDGE 13 Isaac Smith EDGE 36 Leonard Ah You EDGE 44 Cam Williams EDGE 47 Jaxson Wilson EDGE 51 Kekai Burnett EDGE 56 Chris Piwowarczyk EDGE 87 Luke DeJager EDGE 4 Marcellius Pulliam LB 5 Jordan Hall LB 10 Wayne Matthews III LB 10 DiMari Malone LB 13 Aisea Moa LB 17 Semaj Bridgeman LB 35 Sam Edwards LB 40 DeJae White LB 42 David Millikin LB 45 Darius Snow LB 45 Brady Pretzlaff LB 0 Jeremiah Hughes DB 3 Ade Willie DB 5 Aydan West DB 7 Joshua Eaton DB 14 Malcolm Bell DB 14 Anthony Pinnace DB 21 Nikai Martinez DB 21 Tracy Revels DB 21 Justin Denson DB 25 Chance Rucker DB 27 Devynn Cromwell DB 28 Dontavius Nash DB 38 Dorian Davis DB 43 Malik Spencer DB 0 NiJhay Burt CB 14 Andrew Brinson IV CB 20 Keshawn Williams CB 7 Armorion Smith S 15 Caleb Gash S 29 George Mullins S 30 Aveon Grose S 31 Deuce Edwards S 32 Evan Young S 34 Khalil Majeed S 29 Martin Connington PK 40 Tarik Ahmetbasic PK 86 Blake Sislo PK 48 Carson Voss P 96 Ryan Eckley P 54 Kaden Schickel LS 87 Jack Wills LS -1 Elisha West ? 7 
Sam Huard QB 8 
Husan Longstreet QB 12 Gage Roy QB 14 
Jayden Maiava QB 26 Dylan Gebbia QB 1 
Eli Sanders RB 2 
Waymond Jordan RB 8 
King Miller RB 21 
Bryan Jackson II RB 25 
Harry Dalton III RB 27 
Riley Wormley RB 41 
Cian McKelvey RB 0 
Zacharyus Williams WR 4 DJ Jordan WR 6 
Makai Lemon WR 8 
Ja'Kobi Lane WR 9 
Jay Fair WR 10 
Corey Simms WR 15 
Jaden Richardson WR 16 
Tanook Hines WR 17 
Prince Strachan WR 18 
Romero Ison WR 19 
DJ Jordan WR 31 
Seth Zamora WR 44 
Josiah Zamora WR 46 Corey Nerhus WR 81 
Cameron Sermons WR 82 Collin Fasse WR 83 Donovan Wood WR 86 Asante Das WR 90 Brady Jung WR 4 Joey Olsen TE 7 
Walker Lyons TE 23 
Walter Matthews TE 24 
Carson Tabaracci TE 49 
Fisher Melton TE 87 
Lake McRee TE 88 
Taniela Tupou TE 50 J'Onre Reed OL 52 
Willi Wascher OL 56 DJ Wingfield OL 59 
Micah Banuelos OL 60 
Kaylon Miller OL 61 Jack Susnjar OL 62 
Travis Leonard OL 63 
Cash Jacobsen OL 65 
Erwin Taomi OL 67 
Kilian O'Connor OL 68 
Hayden Treter OL 70 
Aaron Dunn OL 72 
Elijah Paige OL 73 
Tobias Raymond OL 73 
Makai Saina OL 74 
Justin Tauanuu OL 75 
Ratumana Bulabalavu OL 76 Alex Payne OL 77 
Alani Noa OL 79 
Elijah Vaikona OL 1 
Devan Thompkins DL 91 
Carlon Jones DL 1 
Kameryn Crawford DE 6 
Anthony Lucas DE 10 
Braylan Shelby DE 39 
Garrett Pomerantz DE 40 
Gus Cordova DE 95 
Jadyn Ramos DE 4 
Jahkeem Stewart DT 9 
Keeshawn Silver DT 58 Kash Amos DT 88 
Floyd Boucard DT 89 
Brendan Cho DT 94 
Kobe Pepe DT 97 
Jide Abasiri DT 99 
Jamaal Jarrett DT 2 Anthony Beavers LB 8 
Desman Stephens II LB 9 
AJ Tuitele LB 14 
Ta'Mere Robinson LB 15 
Garrison Madden LB 15 
Jadyn Walker LB 18 
Eric Gentry LB 26 
Elijah Newby LB 51 
Ryan Quintanar LB 57 
Roman Marchetti LB 23 Steve Miller DB 24 
Braylon Conley DB 2 
DJ Harvey CB 7 
Alex Graham CB 16 
Prophet Brown CB 17 
DeCarlos Nicholson CB 21 
RJ Sermons CB 25 
Marcelles Williams CB 27 
Chasen Johnson CB 37 
Trestin Castro CB 40 
Shawn Sehra CB 4 
Matai Tagoa'i S 6 Christian Pierce S 7 
Kamari Ramsey S 9 
Kennedy Urlacher S 11 James Johnson S 19 
Bishop Fitzgerald S 20 
Kevin Longstreet S 23 
Kendarius Reddick S 30 
Marquis Gallegos S 38 
Isaiah Rubin S 45 
Brandon Shepherd S 45 
Caden Chittenden PK 36 
Rey Sanchez P 48 
Ryon Sayeri P 80 
Sam Johnson P 93 
William Weisberg P 31 
Hank Pepper LS 47 Devin McDonough LS 53 
Luke Brown LS
Sam Huard QB 8 Husan Longstreet QB 12 Gage Roy QB 14 Jayden Maiava QB 26 Dylan Gebbia QB 1 Eli Sanders RB 2 Waymond Jordan RB 8 King Miller RB 21 Bryan Jackson II RB 25 Harry Dalton III RB 27 Riley Wormley RB 41 Cian McKelvey RB 0 Zacharyus Williams WR 4 DJ Jordan WR 6 Makai Lemon WR 8 Ja'Kobi Lane WR 9 Jay Fair WR 10 Corey Simms WR 15 Jaden Richardson WR 16 Tanook Hines WR 17 Prince Strachan WR 18 Romero Ison WR 19 DJ Jordan WR 31 Seth Zamora WR 44 Josiah Zamora WR 46 Corey Nerhus WR 81 Cameron Sermons WR 82 Collin Fasse WR 83 Donovan Wood WR 86 Asante Das WR 90 Brady Jung WR 4 Joey Olsen TE 7 Walker Lyons TE 23 Walter Matthews TE 24 Carson Tabaracci TE 49 Fisher Melton TE 87 Lake McRee TE 88 Taniela Tupou TE 50 J'Onre Reed OL 52 Willi Wascher OL 56 DJ Wingfield OL 59 Micah Banuelos OL 60 Kaylon Miller OL 61 Jack Susnjar OL 62 Travis Leonard OL 63 Cash Jacobsen OL 65 Erwin Taomi OL 67 Kilian O'Connor OL 68 Hayden Treter OL 70 Aaron Dunn OL 72 Elijah Paige OL 73 Tobias Raymond OL 73 Makai Saina OL 74 Justin Tauanuu OL 75 Ratumana Bulabalavu OL 76 Alex Payne OL 77 Alani Noa OL 79 Elijah Vaikona OL 1 Devan Thompkins DL 91 Carlon Jones DL 1 Kameryn Crawford DE 6 Anthony Lucas DE 10 Braylan Shelby DE 39 Garrett Pomerantz DE 40 Gus Cordova DE 95 Jadyn Ramos DE 4 Jahkeem Stewart DT 9 Keeshawn Silver DT 58 Kash Amos DT 88 Floyd Boucard DT 89 Brendan Cho DT 94 Kobe Pepe DT 97 Jide Abasiri DT 99 Jamaal Jarrett DT 2 Anthony Beavers LB 8 Desman Stephens II LB 9 AJ Tuitele LB 14 Ta'Mere Robinson LB 15 Garrison Madden LB 15 Jadyn Walker LB 18 Eric Gentry LB 26 Elijah Newby LB 51 Ryan Quintanar LB 57 Roman Marchetti LB 23 Steve Miller DB 24 Braylon Conley DB 2 DJ Harvey CB 7 Alex Graham CB 16 Prophet Brown CB 17 DeCarlos Nicholson CB 21 RJ Sermons CB 25 Marcelles Williams CB 27 Chasen Johnson CB 37 Trestin Castro CB 40 Shawn Sehra CB 4 Matai Tagoa'i S 6 Christian Pierce S 7 Kamari Ramsey S 9 Kennedy Urlacher S 11 James Johnson S 19 Bishop Fitzgerald S 20 Kevin Longstreet S 23 Kendarius Reddick S 30 Marquis Gallegos S 38 Isaiah Rubin S 45 Brandon Shepherd S 45 Caden Chittenden PK 36 Rey Sanchez P 48 Ryon Sayeri P 80 Sam Johnson P 93 William Weisberg P 31 Hank Pepper LS 47 Devin McDonough LS 53 Luke Brown LS 
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Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of Michigan State vs USC?
Michigan State Spartans vs USC Trojans finished 31 - 45. The full box score, player stats and play-by-play are on this page.
Who led Michigan State vs USC in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jayden Maiava (USC) led passers with 234 yards. Waymond Jordan (USC) led rushers with 157 yards. Omari Kelly (Michigan State) led receivers with 133 yards on 6 catches. Every player's line is in the player stats above.
When did Michigan State play USC?
This Michigan State vs USC game was played on September 20, 2025 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.